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firsthand . firsthand supports individuals living with serious mental illness (SMI) and operates with a team-based, peer-led model focused on outreach, engagement, and ongoing support to achieve and maintain behavioral and physical health and wellness. The firsthand Guide is a blended CPRS and Community Health Worker role responsible for outreach, engagement, and ongoing support to address health-related social needs (HRSN) and improve self-management of chronic conditions. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary care team to drive social stability, sustained recovery, and optimal health outcomes. Responsibilities
Perform community outreach to individuals with serious mental illness, including visiting their homes and other community locations (e.g., clubs, drop-in centers, shelters, hospitals, and emergency departments). Empower individuals to identify and pursue personal recovery goals by modeling and teaching safe and healthy coping strategies. Engage in care coordination to identify health-related social needs and connect individuals with local resources. Assist with gathering information for obtaining benefits and services and facilitate warm hand-offs to other team members for SSI/SSDI navigation and self-management support. Address immediate follow-up needs identified by care team providers (e.g., hospital post-discharge follow-up and support). Promote and monitor adherence to care plans and provide motivational interviewing to support medication and treatment adherence. You will be a good fit if you have
Empathy, compassion, and approachability A flexible, growth-minded attitude Ability to embrace change and try new approaches Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills Personal knowledge of recovery Patience and persistence Desire to help people in need and support their path to wellness Comfort working as part of a multidisciplinary team Intermediate computer skills Experience
The required experience you bring to this role includes: Lived experience with SMI and/or SUD Qualified as a Community Health Worker OR eligible and willing to complete coursework within first 3 months and pursue certification as soon as possible but no later than 1 year of employment Ability to operate a vehicle with an active driver’s license; must be eligible to drive under company policy Proficiency with Google Workspace (Gmail, Sheets, Docs) Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders Decision-making skills regarding own work approach, priorities, and resources Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Strong respect for cultural and demographic diversity Preferred Experience
Prior experience performing direct in-person outreach and engaging individuals with SMI Currently holds Peer Recovery Specialist certification; expertise in recovery education and coaching Knowledge of a whole-health approach to peer support Knowledge of trauma-informed peer support Knowledge of local community resources, behavioral health system, and criminal justice system (including mental health and drug courts) Willingness to learn about a broad range of health conditions Physical Requirements
Frequent standing, sitting, walking, crouching, and manual tasks Occasional stairs climbing, balancing, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 15 pounds Reasonable accommodations available to enable performance of essential functions Benefits
For full-time employees, compensation includes base, equity (or a special incentive program for clinical roles), and performance bonus potential. Benefits cover physical and mental health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, 16 weeks parental leave, and vacation accrual (16 days in year 1, increasing in subsequent years). The culture is described as supportive and inclusive. Vaccination Policy
Employment requires attesting to medical clearance requirements, including vaccination for COVID-19 and other vaccines as advised by the CDC. New hires may request exemptions for religious or medical reasons, subject to review and accommodation considerations. Exemptions are not guaranteed and are evaluated case-by-case. Note:
Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available at this time. Job meta
Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Mental Health Care Referrals may increase your chances of interviewing. Get notified about new Specialist jobs in Calhoun, GA.
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Join to apply for the
Peer Specialist
role at
firsthand . firsthand supports individuals living with serious mental illness (SMI) and operates with a team-based, peer-led model focused on outreach, engagement, and ongoing support to achieve and maintain behavioral and physical health and wellness. The firsthand Guide is a blended CPRS and Community Health Worker role responsible for outreach, engagement, and ongoing support to address health-related social needs (HRSN) and improve self-management of chronic conditions. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary care team to drive social stability, sustained recovery, and optimal health outcomes. Responsibilities
Perform community outreach to individuals with serious mental illness, including visiting their homes and other community locations (e.g., clubs, drop-in centers, shelters, hospitals, and emergency departments). Empower individuals to identify and pursue personal recovery goals by modeling and teaching safe and healthy coping strategies. Engage in care coordination to identify health-related social needs and connect individuals with local resources. Assist with gathering information for obtaining benefits and services and facilitate warm hand-offs to other team members for SSI/SSDI navigation and self-management support. Address immediate follow-up needs identified by care team providers (e.g., hospital post-discharge follow-up and support). Promote and monitor adherence to care plans and provide motivational interviewing to support medication and treatment adherence. You will be a good fit if you have
Empathy, compassion, and approachability A flexible, growth-minded attitude Ability to embrace change and try new approaches Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills Personal knowledge of recovery Patience and persistence Desire to help people in need and support their path to wellness Comfort working as part of a multidisciplinary team Intermediate computer skills Experience
The required experience you bring to this role includes: Lived experience with SMI and/or SUD Qualified as a Community Health Worker OR eligible and willing to complete coursework within first 3 months and pursue certification as soon as possible but no later than 1 year of employment Ability to operate a vehicle with an active driver’s license; must be eligible to drive under company policy Proficiency with Google Workspace (Gmail, Sheets, Docs) Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders Decision-making skills regarding own work approach, priorities, and resources Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Strong respect for cultural and demographic diversity Preferred Experience
Prior experience performing direct in-person outreach and engaging individuals with SMI Currently holds Peer Recovery Specialist certification; expertise in recovery education and coaching Knowledge of a whole-health approach to peer support Knowledge of trauma-informed peer support Knowledge of local community resources, behavioral health system, and criminal justice system (including mental health and drug courts) Willingness to learn about a broad range of health conditions Physical Requirements
Frequent standing, sitting, walking, crouching, and manual tasks Occasional stairs climbing, balancing, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 15 pounds Reasonable accommodations available to enable performance of essential functions Benefits
For full-time employees, compensation includes base, equity (or a special incentive program for clinical roles), and performance bonus potential. Benefits cover physical and mental health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, 16 weeks parental leave, and vacation accrual (16 days in year 1, increasing in subsequent years). The culture is described as supportive and inclusive. Vaccination Policy
Employment requires attesting to medical clearance requirements, including vaccination for COVID-19 and other vaccines as advised by the CDC. New hires may request exemptions for religious or medical reasons, subject to review and accommodation considerations. Exemptions are not guaranteed and are evaluated case-by-case. Note:
Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available at this time. Job meta
Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Mental Health Care Referrals may increase your chances of interviewing. Get notified about new Specialist jobs in Calhoun, GA.
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